Slow start when cold

[huskyfan23]

When I do a cold start, it takes some time to start. It turns over a couple times before it starts, but when it's been warmed up it starts fine. I have week old plugs/wires/fuel filter, so I think maybe it's the starter... Anybody have any other choices?

 

[Maniak]

Does it seem to crank longer the longer it sits until the motor is cold?

If so, the fuel pressure is bleeding off when it is sitting.. I "think" that is a fuel pump problem.

To test if you have this issue, in the morning when it is cold, turn the key to on (don't start), then off then on then off then try to start it... (when I say on, I mean turn it to turn on to turn on the fuel pump and wait 5 seconds).

If it starts right away like that, you are bleeding off fuel pressure.

~Mark

 

[TPLYNCH]

Ditto what Maniak said. That procedure is the best way to see if the Check Valve in the fuel pump is bad. Another possible thought is your battery cables. Have you had them replaced? They have a tendency to rot on the inside and lead to hard or no start problems.

 

[huskyfan23]

Yep, it started fine when i did the 5 second thing. What can I do to fix this?

 

[Maniak]

Unless someone knows differently, I believe the only way to fix the problem with losing fuel pressure overnight is to replace the fuel pump. I believe that is where the check valve is.

~Mark

 

[TPLYNCH]

Yep, your're right Maniak.